The In The Clouds Cardi is a vibrant, cozy cardigan designed to brighten even the cloudiest days. Inspired by rainbow skies, cotton candy sunsets, and joyful color, this longline cardigan features bold color-blocked stripes, hidden pockets, folded hems, and a relaxed silhouette perfect for layering year-round.

Knit seamlessly from the top down with raglan shaping, the In The Clouds Cardi is an approachable garment project that combines simple stockinette stitch with thoughtful finishing details. The customizable stripe sequence makes it perfect for showcasing mini skeins, advent sets, stash yarns, or your favorite color palette.

This pattern includes three complete versions to suit every knitter’s needs:
• Standard Color-Coded Version
• Colorblind Accessible Version (black and white, high contrast)
• Low Vision Version (size 24 font, high contrast formatting)

Sizes

XS ~ 28-30” / 71-76 cm (33.75” / 85.5 cm)

S ~ 32-34” / 81-86 cm (37.5” / 95.5 cm)

M ~ 36-38” / 91-97 cm (41” / 104 cm)

L ~ 40-42” / 102-107 cm (44” / 112 cm)

XL ~ 44-46” / 112-117 cm (47.5” / 121 cm)

2XL ~ 48-50” / 122-127 cm (50.5” / 128.5 cm)

3XL ~ 52-54” / 132-137 cm (54” / 137 cm)

4XL ~ 56-58” / 142-147 cm (59.25” / 150.5 cm)

5XL ~ 60-62” / 152-157 cm (66” / 167.5 cm)

6XL ~ 66-70” / 168-178 cm (72” / 183 cm)

Designed with approximately 2” / 5 cm positive ease at the bust. Choose the size that corresponds to your actual bust measurement. Finished garment measurements are shown in parentheses.

Materials

1350 (1450, 1550, 1700) 1850, 2050, 2250 {2500, 2750, 3050} yards /
1234 (1326, 1417, 1554) 1692, 1875, 2057 {2286, 2515, 2789} meters of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (Category 4)

Suggested Color Distribution:

C1 – 300 (325, 350, 400) 450, 500, 550 {650, 725, 800} yards /
274 (297, 320, 366) 411, 457, 503 {594, 663, 732} meters

C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 – 210 (225, 240, 260) 280, 310, 340 {370, 410, 450} yards each /
192 (206, 219, 238) 256, 283, 311 {338, 375, 411} meters each

US 8 / 5 mm 32-40” circular needles*

US 8 / 5 mm DPNs, Magic Loop, or preferred method for working small circumferences*

Measuring tape

Large eye blunt needle

Stitch markers

Waste yarn or stitch holders

Or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

18 sts × 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch worked flat

Pattern Features

Top-down seamless construction

Raglan shaping

Longline cardigan silhouette

Hidden front pockets

Folded hem and folded cuffs

Customizable 6-color stripe sequence

Beginner-friendly stockinette stitch construction

Inclusive sizing XS-6XL

Includes schematic, stitch explanations, tips, alternatives, and blocking instructions

Linked folded hem photo tutorial included

Accessibility

Standard Color-Coded Version
Color-coded sizing throughout the pattern using a coordinated rainbow palette for quick size identification

Colorblind Accessible Version
Black and white formatting with high contrast text and traditional size formatting

Low Vision Version
Size 24 font, high contrast formatting, and enlarged spacing for easier reading

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

Techniques Used

German Short Rows

Make 1 Left (M1L)

Make 1 Right (M1R)

Knitting in the Round

Picking Up Stitches

Mattress Stitch

Folded Hem Bind Off

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